1952 Vincent Black Lightning is a song that makes me think about fresh starts, old habits, love and loss—topics that we all currently have way too much time to ponder, just now.
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Apr 7, 2020
Shut in sounds: Richard Thompson—1952 Vincent Black Lightning
In quarantine, Thomas Dolby's kids turn dad's hit "Europa..." into "Corona..."
A couple of days ago, Thomas Dolby posted this video to Twitter and YouTube of a track called “Corona and the Pirate Twins,” a spoof of his 1982 hit, “Europa and the Pirate Twins.” The song is credited to Dolby Kids. Thomas included the following note: “This is what my mischievous offspring have been getting […]
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Robert Fripp launches weekly ambient music series
Today, Robert Fripp launched Music for Quiet Moments, a 50-week series of ambient tracks he’ll be recording and releasing at home. If the first piece is any indication, this will be a welcome comfort. I found it seriously lovely and soothing. Healing, even. About the series, Robert writes: “Quiet moments are when we put time […]
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Shut in sounds: Crowded House perform "Don't Dream It's Over" from isolation
Well, this was inevitable. Image: YouTube
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Sugru is the duct tape of the 21st century you can mold it to fix...well, almost anything
We live in a disposable era. If you can’t fix a broken item with a wrap of duct tape, there’s a very strong likelihood that its next destination is the trashcan. However, that probably leads to a trigger-finger death sentence for many household items that could be saved with just a bit more ingenuity. Before […]
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Got a quick fix sewing job that needs to be taken care of? This handheld sewer gets it done in minutes
Right tool for the right job. You probably heard a parent or grandparent say it at least once at some point. And it’s true in so many cases. If you spot a small tear in your living room curtains or near to hem a pair of pants, you can always use the good old fashioned […]
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Arcadia could help you save on your monthly power bill, while doing good for the planet
The world is holding its collective breath. As states begin cautiously reopening, no one is sure exactly what to expect. But one thing is clear: most Americans are worried about their bank accounts. By the end of March, the average American household was spending 40 percent less on their credit cards than they were one […]
